(215) 232-9000
2130 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia,
PA
19130
39.9673
-75.1726
Neighborhoods: Fairmount/Art Museum, North Philadelphia
Jack's Firehouse
What People Are Saying About Jack's Firehouse
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Review – Celebrity Chef Jack McDavid - best known for his four-year stint on the Food Network's Grillin' and Chillin' - has been cooking up creative American fare for some 20 years. Standouts include super meaty crab cakes, crispy fried calamari, Jack's Barbequed Ribs, house-cured salmon, and superior cuts of beef - sometimes hailing locally from Philly's own W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences. McDaid is also a fan of fresh game, so expect a smattering of hard-to-find fare, i.e. quail and venison. Bourbon rules here with more options than anywhere else in the city, but…
08/26/09
Cool Spot
by daleinphila
cool restaurant in an old firehouse, great atmosphere outside and in. All local beers on tap (6) which is always a plus. Pulled Pork sandwich is great. Jack's is finally making rolls for their sandwiches, about time. Solid service too, highly recommend
- Pros: Pulled Pork - Local Beer
05/05/09
Pay with cash!
by 4theboy
If you use a credit card here, do not let it leave your sight!
Identity theft reported to owner/manager was not received in a professional manner. Needs to keep a watchful eye on employees and be responsible for keeping patrons from being victimized!
03/23/09
Great place, food, & service
by CSMobileUser
I stopped here for a quick lunch last week after touring the Eastern state historic prison and had an amazing lunch. The atmosphere was classy yet casual, and my server (Laura I think?) was great! We didn't want for a thing. I would recomend jack's to anyone looking for some great food, quick and resonably priced. Thanks Jack's for a great experience in a sea of less then mediocre lunches I've had recently. Ps waitress had the cutest swagger
The Details on Jack's Firehouse
Save Time:
Make your reservation online and skip the calling.
Save Money:
Happy hour is worth the wait with $4 sample plates of barbequed pulled pork, ribs and brisket for $4 from 8pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday. Yards drafts for $2 and $4 Appletinis seal the deal.
Know Before You Go:
Jack's in housed in the city's first municipal firehouse dating back to the 1850s and just across the street from historic Eastern State Penitentiary.
What to Drink:
Ask for a bourbon suggestion --- there are more than 40 --- or just order a Bullitt or Pappy Van Winkle and feel like a regular.
Know Before You Go:
Jack's in housed in the city's first municipal firehouse dating back to the 1850s, only five blocks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art and just across the street from historic Eastern State Penitentiary.
Notable Chef:
Jack McDavid
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